Sparks Student Foundation

Our little office is at 354/14 in Gurugram. It’s a pretty busy area, which works out well since we spend our time working with local students. We aren't some big, fancy school or a corporate institution. It is just a plain room with a few tables and some chairs where kids can come to get help. Most of us who work here grew up in this area and went to the same schools. We know how hard it can be to get ahead, so we wanted to provide some extra support. We help with whatever the students are struggling with, whether it’s homework or just needing a quiet place to think. Gurugram moves very fast and can be quite expensive, so we try to keep our place simple and welcoming. The building isn't very modern and the computers we have are pretty old. Sometimes the electricity acts up and we have to work by the windows. We don't have glossy brochures or a marketing team. We just talk to the students and their families to see what they need. It involves a lot of long hours, especially when exams are coming up. We drink a lot of tea and stay late most nights. It isn't glamorous work at all. We just want to see the kids in our neighborhood do a bit better for themselves. We have been here for a while now.